Neville Byford
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Fraud: Civil
About
Provided by Neville Byford
Practice Areas
Neville Byford is a highly respected commercial litigator with over 35 years' experience in all aspects of civil fraud. Recognised as a leader in his field, Neville has built a formidable reputation. His practice spans high-profile cases involving major frauds and complex international disputes, starting off representing John De Lorean and progressing onto acting for the liquidators of Arrows Limited, Sheikh Khaled Al Sabah (the only successful Kuwaiti defendant in the Grupo Torres litigation) and, more recently acting for Mr Amouzegar in the successful jurisdiction challenge in the PIFSS litigation.
With an equally impressive track record in the field of trusts, Neville has secured judgments in significant cases such as the BPL claims against the Mekni family, and a decade-long involvement in a Guernsey Trust fraud dispute which involved litigation in Guernsey, Luxembourg, Italy, England and the US. Both disputes are ongoing.
Neville has significant experience of litigating in the United States, having represented numerous US-based clients, and as a result, has extensive contacts in the jurisdiction. He has also taken depositions in the UK for US proceedings, obtained recognition of English judgments in the US and vice versa, and continues to regularly visit his American clients, many of whom Neville has worked with for many years.
Throughout the course of his career, Neville has also carved out a niche in representing showjumpers, most notably acting for Ben Maher MBE (who recently won his third Olympic Gold medal) in various disputes which received significant media interest.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Bar
Work Highlights
Representing Ben Maher MBE in various disputes.
Successful jurisdiction challenge and holding that judgment on appeals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Mr Amouzegar in the PIFSS litigation.
Representing Optimas in various disputes including with LEVC.
Chambers Review
UK
Neville Byford is experienced in handling complex matters concerning allegations such as conspiracy, dishonesty and fraudulent misrepresentation.
He advises on cross-border asset recovery as well as matters with contentious trust aspects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He's a very strong litigator, strong-minded and a clear advisor."
"He loves strategising and planning five moves ahead of his opponents, and he's extremely good at it."
"He is excellent, clever and completely tenacious."
"He's a very strong litigator, strong-minded and a clear advisor."
"He loves strategising and planning five moves ahead of his opponents, and he's extremely good at it."
"He is excellent, clever and completely tenacious."